Colorado (CO) Ethics CLE Course Catalog

The speakers will provide attendees with common sense, practical day-to-day actions to help lawyers practice more prudently while protecting themselves from becoming a malpractice target.

Is this program really about getting into bed with our clients? Of course….but I don’t mean sexual relationships. Well, not only sexual relationships. There are a bunch of ways that a lawyer can metaphorically get into bed with their client and all of those situations are governed by the conflicts rules in Rule 1.8. Whether it’s doing business with clients, getting a bequest from a client, or some other self-serving conflict, chances are there’s an ethical implication to doing so.

In this session, our panelists will discuss some of the top concerns for in-house counsel and the ethical considerations they should be aware of when handling these tricky affairs.

With corporate governance coming under the microscope, in house teams need to ensure they have a handle on their responsibilities to their company and as a leader in the organization. There is a balance between providing advice and mitigating risk. In addition, General Counsel in today's environment must deal with increasing scrutiny from not only the board, but also the media and government.

In this CLE program, we will gain insight from Stuart Teicher, Esq., who was a law school professor for these associates during this tumultuous time in their lives. (Ethics Rules 1.1, 5.3 and more covered).

There are going to be pressures on lawyers as their firms navigate the Great Restart. Some lawyers might take shortcuts, and that could spell danger for new associates. Plus, there are some other important new angles to the post-COVID practice that you should know. Here are some dangers you might face, and how to stay out of trouble. (Ethics Rules 5.3, 1.6, and more covered)

There’s always a lot of pressure on lawyers to produce. That pressure is likely to grow during the Great Restart. Learn a few tips and tricks for time management that could help you better deal with the responsibilities that will be thrown your way. These ideas were created with the new associate in mind.

Who doesn’t need a little inspiration? Stuart Teicher, Esq. lived through the ups and downs of the practice and he knows a few secrets. Follow his guidance as a new lawyer and you’ll set yourself up for happiness and success by the time you’re a veteran. (Ethics Rules 1.1, 1.3, and more covered)

Stu is stuck in quarantine so he decided to teach some Ethics! In this program he will give an in-depth summary of his periodic threat assessment that highlights some of the key ethics issues affecting the industry.">Stu is stuck in quarantine so he decided to teach some Ethics! In this program he will give an in-depth summary of his periodic threat assessment that highlights some of the key ethics issues affecting the industry.